A Juniper Sprawl

Yesterday, Desiree completed another of her Dezworks Projects. This project is something I think of as a “jumper sprawl.” The sprawl is the long-dead and twisted (if not tortured) trunk of a juniper. Over the many years, the trunk and branches have been worn down to nubbed arms. Once in the Dezworks (a.k.a. our kitchen), the sprawl underwent intensive cleaning and sanding. Following that, Desiree applied two coats of polyacrylic sealer.

After allowing the sprawl to dry, Desiree and I lugged the thing back to our bathroom, and she placed it in a position to her liking on the corner platform of the whirl tub. I must admit, I like the look and feel of it there.

Desiree Finishing the Juniper

The Juniper Sprawl in Our Bathroom

—Mitchell Hegman